Senior/Principal Geophysicist at Kent | GB | Rezi

Senior/Principal Geophysicist at Kent

Senior/Principal Geophysicist

Kent · GB

1 weeks ago

Senior/Principal Geophysicist

Kent · GB

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About the Role

Join a growing team dedicated to delivering effective and economical solutions to complex geophysical and geotechnical energy projects across the globe. Your role will be pivotal in supporting clients with site investigations, developing ground models, reducing risks, generating options, and driving key decisions across the full lifecycle of offshore wind, oil & gas and energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide client representative support, ensure quality control of survey data, and contribute to survey specifications, tender evaluations and survey management.
  • Develop integrated ground models incorporating and interpreting geophysical, hydrographical, geological and geotechnical datasets, ensuring a comprehensive overview of site morphology, geology, geohazards, and uncertainties. Incorporate public data and identify anthropogenic constraints where applicable.
  • Identify and mitigate ground risks early in projects. Develop risk registers and conceptual designs to inform decision-making processes.
  • Provide GIS mapping and support.
  • Engage in various stages of site characterisation, from early desk studies and preliminary ground models to detailed design and foundation options.
  • Manage clients and stakeholders respectfully, effectively, and by building trust.
  • Collaborate and integrate with other teams, focusing on offshore foundation design, marine advisory, survey management, and research & development.
  • Mentor junior team members and support the development of the team’s capability.
  • Contribute to sales and preparation of bid proposals.
  • Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of skills, capabilities, and role.

Requirements

  • A degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Engineering Geology. MSc or higher degree.
  • Proven experience in ground modelling and survey management in offshore, nearshore as well as onshore environments.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of interpretation of geophysical, geological and geotechnical data and hydrographic datasets.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools used in ground modelling, e.g. Kingdom, DUG and GIS.
  • Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating ground and project risks.
  • Capable of making informed decisions based on complex data analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience of offshore site investigations, survey management and preparation of survey scope and specifications.
  • Experience in acting as technical lead.
  • Experience in and desire to mentor junior staff.
  • Experience liaising with other teams.
  • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well within discipline teams, multidisciplinary teams as well as independently.
  • Excellent reporting skills.
  • Comfortable communicating to clients and other stakeholders, understanding their requirements and proposing solutions.
  • Open, hands-on, problem-solving and commercial mindset.
  • Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Skills

  • Ground modelling
  • Survey management
  • Geophysical data interpretation
  • Geological data interpretation
  • Geotechnical data interpretation
  • Hydrographic dataset interpretation
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation
  • GIS mapping
  • Project management
  • Client interaction
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team collaboration
  • Mentoring
  • Sales and proposals
  • English language proficiency (oral and written)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Reporting
  • Problem-solving
  • Commercial mindset

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • MSc or higher degree
  • Degree in Geology, Geophysics, or Engineering Geology

Benefits

  • Family friendly employment policies
  • Inclusive employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee networks

About the Company

  • Kent is tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
  • We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.
  • We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success.
  • Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries.
  • Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, religion, identity, or disability.

Equal Opportunity

  • As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
  • We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.